Data Handling and Interpretation · Statistics

Discrete and Continuous Data

Distinguishing between data that can be counted and data that is measured.

Key Questions

  1. 1Why is a line graph better than a bar chart for showing temperature over time?
  2. 2How do we decide on the best scale for our y-axis?
  3. 3What happens to the clarity of data if our intervals are too large?

National Curriculum Attainment Targets

KS2: Mathematics - Statistics
Year: Year 4
Subject: Mathematics
Unit: Data Handling and Interpretation
Period: Statistics

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